Category: Transport, Warehousing/Material Management
Job Title: Transport Department Manager
Location: Bristol CDC
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Nights (Work Shift: Nights)
Hours per Week: 40
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Closing Date: 19 November 2025
Night Department Transport Manager
Work schedule: 5 shifts one week followed by 4 weeks the next, each shift is 9 hours in length. Shift times: 21:30 – 06:30.
About The Role
Our stores contain thousands of products ranging from clothes and household items to tinned foods and frozen goods. The warehouse teams ensure these products reach the shelves on time. HGV Drivers deliver goods to stores on schedule and in perfect condition.
As the Transport Department Manager you will manage all aspects of a driver team, overseeing performance, training needs, time‑keeping, Tacho analysis, vehicle checks, and on‑time dispatch. The role will involve late and weekend working.
About You
• Proven experience in a similar distribution operation with a track record of delivering results against KRA’s.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to change.
• Passionate about customer service, quality, and process adherence.
• Friendly, enthusiastic, strong coach, mentor, and motivator.
• Effective cross‑functional communication across all levels.
Benefits
* Colleague discount: 15% off Asda shopping (day 1 for you and a nominated user)
* Discretionary company bonus scheme
* Enhanced electric car scheme
* Free eye test for you and a nominated user
* Discounts on Asda services: Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
* Stream: flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and more
* Company pension
* Wellbeing: 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – celebrating differences and inclusion
* Excellent parental leave policies: maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, fertility treatment support
* Colleague recognition programme
* Special offers and discounts on services and activities (airport parking, theme parks, cinemas)
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Retail
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